If you're in Vancouver + new to the concepts of bitcoin/blockchain/decentralized technology please check out some of the beginner friendly events at https://www.meetup.com/dctrlvan/. They have monthly "Intro to Crypto" & "Bitcoin 101" evening presentations. They're super nice folks + very knowledgeable about the space.
One of the very best resource lists on the web --> https://lopp.net/bitcoin.html

Ever wonder how Bitcoin (and other cryptocurrencies) actually work? This video is a great place to start if you're fairly new to the concepts of blockchain technology. It's 26 minutes long but well worth the time. A thorough yet easy to understand guide that covers the basics of how it all works. Click here to watch the video on Youtube.

Your new best friend - https://coinmarketcap.com - shows all the top crypto-currencies along with current price, market cap, and trading volume.

Coinbase* & Quadriga Coin Exchange* were probably the easiest place for Canadians to start buying Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Litecoin; however, the big Canadian banks have started blocking credit & debit card purchases for cryptocurrency lately. Some banks & credit unions still allow credit card purchases. Https://www.reddit.com/r/BitcoinCA/ is a good place to search for up to date info.

https://shakepay.co* is a new way for Canadians to buy Bitcoin using Interac e-transfer via the app from your smart phone. No fee to add funds & no fee to cash out (except what your bank charges), and 1.75% for buys/sells. Sending/receiving within the app to your friends is free (Shakepay covers the miner fee).

https://earn.com/ * is another fun way earn bitcoin by replying to emails and completing tasks. Keep the money, or donate it to charity.

*this is a referral link that allows us both to earn $10 of free bitcoin. This helps cover the cost of the site + meetup group (new accounts only)